This city, which is the second largest in GREECE next to Athens, is home to The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT), where Klose will be studying ...
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, June 15, 2018
GREEK Island Beach Demands to See Bathers' Passports (photos)
A popular beach on the GREEK island of Lesvos is refusing entry to bathers without a valid Schengen-area passport, in an apparent effort to bar ...
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Alexandria's GREEK Graves Form a Moving Monument to the Diaspora
The GREEKS who lived in Alexandria, Egypt were buried in a cemetery located in nearby El Shatby, with their splendid graves acting as monuments to ...
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Golden Dawn Kicks Out Lawmaker Who Called for GREEK Coup d'Etat
A far-right member of Greece's parliament has been kicked out of his own party after calling for the arrest of the country's prime minister and president.
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Binghamton, New York rejoins the AHEPA Family
[Binghamton, NY] — Another tower of Hellenism was reactivated on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 214 Court Street in Binghamton, New York. The Order of AHEPA, the largest Greek American organization in the world, re-activated Binghamton Chapter #77, dormant for many years, but originally established on July 12, […] The post Binghamton, New York rejoins the AHEPA Family appeared first on Hellenic News of America.
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FYR Macedonia's presidential veto unlikely to derail name dispute solution with GREECE, but other ...
The agreement increases the likelihood of FYR Macedonia receiving an invitation to join NATO, strengthening government stability in the country.
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Analyst on Macedonia, GREECE Dispute: 'Indisputable Dogma of Both Countries'
Many within GREECE are still opposed to the decision and critics of the EU argue that Macedonia will now be free to join the bloc which could cause ...
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GREECE would rather not be Cyprus guarantor
In an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia during an official visit to Russia, Kotzias said GREECE, like Great Britain and Turkey were guarantor ...
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GREEK Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn MP Ousted After Calling For Military Coup
GREEK politicians immediately condemned Barbarousis for inciting violence, while Speaker of Parliament Nikos Voutsis temporarily banned all Golden ...
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GREECE Central Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve Four-Year Agreement
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After 15 months of negotiations, GREECE Central School District Members of ...
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Macedonian PM has faith in success of name agreement with GREECE
Macedonia and GREECE have come up with a final deal after a long process of negotiations to solve the name dispute, Macedonian Prime Minster ...
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GREECE is a key US ally in a volatile region, says US envoy
GREECE is an important ally of the United States and a pillar of stability in a turbulent region, the US Ambassador to GREECE Geoffrey Pyatt said on ...
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The Getty Is Fighting to Keep a Rare GREEK Bronze
Among the J. Paul Getty Museum's most treasured items is a bronze GREEK statue of a young man, his weight shifted onto his right leg, his head ...
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Europeans opt for no new engagement in the post-memorandum era
After meeting with the Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos on Friday both the EC VicePresident Valdis Dombrovskis and the ESM chief Klaus Regling clarified and admitted tha
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A few days after the US election, China's Xi Jinping gave an ominous warning to Obama - and to Trump
[obama trump]Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP * DONALD TRUMP'S ELECTION WAS GREETED WITH DISMAY AROUND THE WORLD, AND NUMEROUS LEADERS EXPRESSED CONCERN TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. * DURING OBAMA'S LAST FOREIGN TRIP, CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING WARNED ABOUT HOW THE WORLD WOULD VIEW "AN IMMATURE LEADER." * TRUMP HAS HAD ROCKY RELATIONS WITH CHINA, EVEN AS HE LAVISHES PRAISE ON XI. ------------------------- Days after Donald Trump won the 2016 US presidential election, Barack Obama left the country for his last trip abroad as president. The trip took him to Greece, Germany, and, finally, Peru, where he attended the 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Throughout the trip, anxious world leaders greeted Obama, inquiring about the man who would soon occupy the Oval Office.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Why the North Korea summit mattered even if it was 'mostly a photo op' SEE ALSO: * Norway wants more US Marines and to station them closer to Russia, and Moscow is vowing to retaliate * Western intelligence is warning that Chinese influence in New Zealand is at a 'critical' level * Japan is quietly gaining an edge amid a growing competition between India and China SEE ALSO: COUNTRIES IN ASIA ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO COUNTER CHINA'S GROWING POWER — WITH AND WITHOUT THE US'S HELP
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Greek lawmakers mull no-confidence vote over Macedonia name
Greek lawmakers debated a no-confidence motion against the government Friday over its tentative agreement to end a decades-old dispute with neighboring Macedonia over that country's name. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' left-led government is expected to ...
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Why all the furor over Macedonia name change? It goes back to Alexander the Great
Outside parliament here, a couple hundred protested the agreement, which would rename GREECE'S northern neighbor North Macedonia in exchange ...
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GREECE: Parliament Debates No Confidence Motion Against Prime Minister
Why It Matters: The agreement between GREECE and Macedonia over the name dispute could likely lead to the collapse of the Greek government.
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GREEK far-right MP under probe for treason after call for military coup over Macedonia name deal
by Maria Spiliopoulou. ATHENS, June 15 (Xinhua) -- A GREEK far-right MP was under judicial investigation for high treason on Friday after urging for a ...
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GREEK yield drops 10 basis points
The yield of Greece's benchmark 10-year bond declined 10 basis points or over 2 percent on Friday, reaching 4.50 percent late in the evening, from ...
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Greece, Macedonia to sign name change deal after lengthy dispute
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and Macedonia will sign an accord on Sunday to change the name of the former Yugoslav republic to the “Republic of North Macedonia”, the Greek government said on Friday, though there is mounting opposition in both countries to ...
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FYROM to Host 'Macedonia' Deal-Signing Ceremony with GREECE
The signing ceremony for the historic agreement between GREECE and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the naming dispute ...
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Summertime Blues for GREECE as Stormy Weather Rolls In
Minos will begin to affect GREECE from Friday morning with rain, storms and isolated hailstorms, initially in the Ionian and western regions of the country ...
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Name Dropping in the Balkans
Macedonia agreed to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia so that it no longer shares a name with a region in GREECE. But the ...
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Thelo GREEK Grill Opens Its Doors on Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda
Thelo GREEK Grill has begun serving Mediterranean flavors to diners in downtown Bethesda. The owner of the eatery that opened in the former Bistro ...
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Albanian police seize stolen religious icons, coins
Albanian police have seized 25 religious icons and 37 old coins they suspect were stolen in neighboring Greece to be sold on the black market.
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What can you buy for around €510k in New York, Tuscany, Greece and Galway?
South of Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights this studio apartment at 236 East 47th Street looks out onto New York City and the Queensboro Bridge. High up a building called Turtle Bay, the apartment also benefits from natural light, with high ceilings adding to ...
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Greek far-right MP arrested, investigated for treason over coup remark
ATHENS (Reuters) - A lawmaker from Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn was arrested on Friday after calling for a military coup and a prosecutor ordered an investigation into whether his tirade amounted to high treason, judicial and police sources said.
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DRC GREECE Urban Integration Programme Fact Sheet
OVERVIEW. DRC GREECE'S urban and integration programming in 2018 aims to build on the activities being implemented in Athens, start activities in ...
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DRC GREECE Mainland Activities Fact Sheet
DRC's intervention in GREECE encompasses Site Management Support - including a wide range of humanitarian activities (shelter, WASH, NFI ...
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GREECE and Merkel's fate top This WEEK
The seemingly never-ending series of Eurogroup meetings dedicated to saving debt-ridden GREECE will see their final act next week, marking an end ...
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa, 12 June 2018)
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs carried out a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the first visit on such a level in 46 years. During his talks with his counterpart, Emmanouel Kasongo, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa, it was agreed that the Democratic Republic of the Congo will form a Standing Committee, with the participation of members of the Greek community, to resolve pending issues. In the discussion – which took place in an excellent climate, with Greek Ambassador Georgios Papakostas and the honorary Consul in Lubumbashi and president of the Greek community of Kinshasa, Gerasimos Dounis, in attendance – the three basic categories of pending matters for the Greek community were codified. These concern • property that has been nationalised,• property destroyed in the violence and bloodshed of 1991, and• money owed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Greek suppliers. After the consultations, the Greek Deputy Minister made the following statement:“We are now on the verge of a very important and unprecedented development. It is also important that two Greeks will sit on this Committee. In a huge and difficult project, the participation of Greeks will be substantial and will also ensure the transparency of procedures and decisions. Mr. Kasongo, obviously interpreting his government’s stance, repeatedly stressed to me that what happened with foreign-owned property in 1974 was wrong, and that they want to remedy this mistake as best they can. They believe that this move may bring back some of the Greek families that left because of the various incidents. We also talked about cooperation, such as a Greek business mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and indeed with the assistance of the Greek community here. The subject of marble was very interesting. The Congo has a lot of marble, of excellent quality, but it does not have the know-how to process it. They asked for Greeks to come and do business in this sector. I underscored that the Greece of Democracy and Dialogue, the Greece that used marble in building its ancient civilization, that still knows how to cut and hew it today, is always open to profitable synergies. And, avoiding getting involved in other countries’ domestic affairs, Greece respects the political processes that are currently under way in the country and awaits their completion in an environment that is peaceful and stable – which are the two fundamental rules of the market – so that we can carry out the first business mission and other actions to be developed in our bilateral relations.”
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Interview of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, in the Russian daily Izvestia
JOURNALIST: Minister, you met with Sergey Lavrov today. Three years ago, you said that Greece is against increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions. What is your stance on the EU’s sanctions policy, and what impact did the sanctions ‘war’ with Russia have on the Greek economy?N. KOTZIAS: The fall in exports of products created major problems for Greece’s economy, and especially for its agricultural economy. In general, I believe that sanctions are not diplomacy’s most standard or rational tool. Greece is working for the better understanding between the EU and Russia, and to eliminate the reasons that led to the sanctions. I often say that the EU has placed sanctions on so many countries that this group will be the most powerful economic group in the world.JOURNALIST: I have to raise the Athens-Skopje issue. A few days ago, a historic agreement was reached between Greece and fYROM on the latter’s name. This leads to the conclusion that the way to EU and NATO membership is open for North Macedonia. What will Greece do if the ‘Macedonian’ people fail to support the agreement between Athens and Skopje in the referendum?N. KOTZIAS: First of all, I hope they say ‘yes’, because it is very good and balanced agreement. It is a win-win agreement. I think the referendum is a part of the ratification of the agreement, in accordance with the decisions of the leadership of North Macedonia. The referendum must be won in order for the agreement to be ratified. Whether North Macedonia joins NATO or the EU is up to that country. We simply won’t hinder them and we’ll assist them on their European course. Be aware that the resolution of this problem serves the national interests of North Macedonia as well as Greece. It is a problem that has existed for 25 years formally and 75 years in reality. And I wanted to say the following: history must be a school, not a prison or be under imprisonment. JOURNALIST: It is no secret that Greece has been having economic difficulties for some time now and, specifically, according to some forecasts, the flow of tourists can help Greece to emerge from the crisis. Greece is one of Russian tourists’ favourite destinations. How important are Russian tourists to Greece? How many Russian tourists visit Greece every year? What are your expectations in this regard, and are there any special programmes for attracting Russian tourists?N. KOTZIAS: Last year we welcomed over 900,000 Russian tourists. Russian tourists are among the best; they are educated, they love Greece and know our history. We also have a special group of tourists in the category of religious tourism. Orthodoxy is the bond between our peoples. Tourism is one of our biggest industries, as I see it. We’ll set a record this year, with 32 million visitors. That's almost three times our population. I hope we welcome more Russian tourists.JOURNALIST: There is also a trend of Russian interest in the Greek real estate market. Are there any statistics on this? Have you seen an increase in investments made by Russian citizens in Greek real estate? N. KOTZIAS: There is increased interest in Greek real estate, especially from the rich, who are granted what we call the Golden Visa. But I think most Russians are drawn by the beauty of our country and the friendship Russians feel for Greece. After eight years, we are finally emerging from the crisis. We have a 2% growth rate. That’s not big, but it is much better that the negative rates we had. We had the biggest post-war national crisis. We lost 28% of our GDP.JOURNALIST: Regarding the crisis, it was reported in the news that the EU finance ministers – at the end of June, in Brussels – will confirm that Greece is exiting the 8-year support programme for the Greek economy. Does Greece hold out hope of an EU debt write-off?N. KOTZIAS: No, there is not discussion of a write-off. But what the agreement said -when they imposed the measures on us- is that there will be a reduction and better repayment terms. The time has come for them to show their good side. This might be a little difficult.JOURNALIST: I have to raise the issue of the settlement of the Cyprus problem. A short time ago – last year and the year before – the leaders of the Republic of Cyprus and the unrecognised republic of northern Cyprus said we would have progress soon on the settlement of this problem. But there was no progress. What prospects do you see now for the settlement of the Cyprus problem?N. KOTZIAS: First of all, allow me to thank Russia for its positive stance on the Cyprus problem; a principled stance based on international law. What we want is for Cyprus to be a normal member state of the UN. For this to happen, the rights of intervention, or, as we call them, third-country guarantees, have to be abolished. Because, as you know, the northern portion of Cyprus is under occupation by Turkish troops. Formally speaking, Greece is also a guarantor power, along with Great Britain and Turkey. We said that we do not want to have such rights. Turkey appears to be having difficulty adapting to the world of the 21st century. No one can have another state as a protectorate or under occupation. I hope we can finish with this. JOURNALIST: For the time being, as far as I know, Ukraine has a relatively large Greek community. Bearing this in mind, what is Athens’ reaction to the law Kiev recently adopted on education, which is openly critical of Hungary and Russia? Is Greece concerned in any way about the fate of the Greeks of Ukraine?N. KOTZIAS: The community of Greek origin has been there for thousands of years. This region, Crimea in particular, is ancient Tauris. In Mariupol, more specifically, there are 160,000 residents of Greek origin. They had a difficult time during the clashes in the region. We sent them material and financial assistance. We built a Health Centre. We sent children to summer camps in Greece. But the main thing we want is for the clashes, danger, conflicts to end and for the Minsk agreements to be implemented. The matter of language concerns the Romanians and Hungarians more than it does the Greeks. We have publicly expressed our solidarity, we have made written and spoken representations and sent letters. In our opinion, the Ukrainian leadership needs to show sensitivity on this issue. I understand our Hungarian friends – we are distressed and concerned for them. JOURNALIST: In light of the Brexit, in recent years there has been more and more talk of an internal crisis in the EU. What difficulties does Greece – as a member of the Union – see the EU is facing? Can we say that the Brexit represents a crossroads for the EU? In short, what are the Union’s prospects?N. KOTZIAS: The EU has a fundamental problem. It’s agenda at this time is more negative than positive. It has lost its vision and is simply managing its day-to-day needs. We, the countries of Southeast Europe, together with the Visegrad countries, have taken an initiative that I launched and we are discussing the future of Europe. We have to re-establish the foundations of the EU's raison d'être. We have to move people and not limit ourselves to economic cooperation or sanctions on third countries. We have to find ourselves again. You know where the name Europe came from. When Zeus was searching for the most beautiful woman in the world, he found her in Lebanon, not in Europe, and this woman’s name was Europa. We have to rediscover her beauty.JOURNALIST: Greece is the birthplace of traditions in sports, the Olympic Games. As you know, the World Cup is starting in Russia. Would you like to wish Russia success, and what are your predictions?N. KOTZIAS: I hope that everyone who comes has a good time. I hope the Russian people are happy to be hosting the games. And I wish your team the best possible results. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it into the final round, but I came, if only for a day, and I’ll be leaving this evening, before the matches start. Thank you very much.
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Online matchmaker pairs donors with charities in Greece
In the summer of 2015, Greece teetered on the brink of collapse after a disastrous six-month showdown with its creditors. Thom Feeney, a young Briton who had never set foot in the country, decided to launch the Greek Crowdfund, an online fundraiser ...
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Documents outline timeline of MSU GREEK social event suspension
Documents outline timeline of MSU GREEK social event suspension ... Documents reveal Murray State University issued several citations to GREEK ...
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GREEK Armed Forces say they are 'committed to their mission,' after MPs rant
The Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) said on Friday the GREEK Armed Forces are "committed to their mission" as described in the ...
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Greece, Macedonia to sign name change accord June 17: sources
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and Macedonia will sign an accord on June 17 to change the name of the former Yugoslav republic, sources close to the process said on Friday. The accord, which has triggered fierce opposition in both countries, would be signed in ...
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey Preview: Debating Philosophy And Waging War In Ancient GREECE
Los Angeles - Assassin's Creed, one of the most recognisable game franchises, is having something of a renaissance. Released last year, Assassin's ...
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Macedonia to Rename Divisive Statues That Irked GREECE
Monuments erected in the Macedonian capital under the Skopje 2014 project – often depicting figures from Classical Antiquity that angered GREECE ...
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Hot, sunny weather to give way to storms in most parts of GREECE
Powerful, localized storms that will likely bring hail as well will continue on the mainland through Monday and Tuesday, especially in northern GREECE.
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Macedonia-GREECE name agreement to be signed at Prespa on Sunday?
ATHENS – Greek media outlet Ekathimerini reports that the name agreement between Macedonia and GREECE will most probably be signed on ...
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Greek islands face another summer without full hydroplane links
Bureaucratic obstacles have hindered the creation of a seaplane network
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Calls for coup, firing squads: GREEK far right angry at name deal
Nikos Voutsis, a member of the ruling Syriza party and president of the GREEK parliament, on Friday called for an emergency meeting to temporarily ...
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Greek far right furious after North Macedonia deal
Athens, Greece - Anger is mounting in Greece over a historic agreement between Athens and Skopje, with far-right calls for military rule and firing squads to execute politicians. Nikos Voutsis, a member of the ruling Syriza party and president of the ...
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The Tiger Lillies tour GREECE between June 19-24
Olivier Award-winning cult British music act The Tiger Lillies is coming to GREECE on a six-stop tour with its new production titled “The Very Worst of the ...
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Sam Galeotos Running for Wyoming Governor
NEW YORK – A fundraiser, hosted by John Catsimatidis, Father Alexander Karloutsos, and Andy Manatos was held on June 14 for Greek-American Sam Galeotos who […] The post Sam Galeotos Running for Wyoming Governor appeared first on The National Herald.
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Stephen Hawking's ashes to be buried in Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — Stephen Hawking will take his place among Britain's greatest scientists when his ashes are buried in Westminster Abbey, between the graves of Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. More than 1,000 people are due Friday at a service of thanksgiving for the physicist, who died in March at 76 after decades of living with motor neuron disease. The service will include readings by actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Hawking in a BBC drama, and astronaut Tim Peake. Afterward, Hawking's words, set to music by Greek composer Vangelis, will be beamed into space from a European Space Agency satellite dish in Spain. Hawking's daughter, Lucy, said the music would be aimed at "the nearest black hole, 1A 0620-00.
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Greece and Macedonia Press Ahead With Name Accord
ATHENS — A landmark agreement to change the name of Macedonia and end a decades-old dispute with Greece appeared to be on track on Friday, but it was becoming increasingly clear that few people in either country were terribly happy about it. The ...
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Golden Dawn gets Greek parliament ban after ‘call for military coup’
Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Party has been temporarily banned from parliamentary proceedings after one of its MPs called for the military to overthrow the government. The controversial comments came during a debate on a no-confidence motion against the ...
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DRC GREECE Fact Sheet 2018
The Danish Refugee Council initiated its activities in GREECE in November 2015 due to the unprecedented influx of displaced populations in need of ...
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